While Lockdown Keeps The Hordes Away, The Louvre Is Fixing Itself Up

“The world’s most visited museum — a record 10 million in 2019, mostly from overseas — is grappling with its longest closure since World War II, as pandemic restrictions keep its treasures under lock and key. But without crowds that can swell to as many as 40,000 people a day, museum officials are seizing a golden opportunity to finesse a grand refurbishment for when visitors return.” Said one senior curator, “For some projects, the lockdown has allowed us to